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Daily 8
| Word | Definition | Context |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN CULTURE | the lifestyle and habits of people living in cities. | All of these have become part of urban culture and rarely disturb us. |
| DISTURB | to interrupt or cause discomfort. | All of these have become part of urban culture and rarely disturb us |
| NOISE POLLUTION | harmful or disturbing levels of noise in the environment | It stops being just noise and starts turning into noise pollution. |
| DISRUPT | to interrupt something and prevent it from continuing normally. | Noise that tends to disrupt the natural rhythm of life… |
| NATURAL RHYTHM (OF LIFE) | the normal and healthy pattern of daily living | Noise that tends to disrupt the natural rhythm of life… |
| POLLUTANT | something that causes pollution | …makes for one solid pollutant. |
| EXCESSIVE | more than what is normal or acceptable | Noise pollution occurs when there is either an excessive amount of noise… |
| TEMPORARY DISRUPTION | a short-term interruption | …causes temporary disruption to the natural balance |
| ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES | machines at home that use electricity | Even electrical appliances at home have a constant hum or beeping sound. |
| URBAN PLANNING | the design and organization of cities | The lack of urban planning increases exposure to unwanted sounds. |